I know this post is VERY overdue,
but better late than never eh?
I was a little worried about Easter this year because of Korben's diet. I didn't know what candy he could have and if I would be able to let him attend the ward Easter Egg Hunt. I researched online, and found a great website that lists all the current gluten free candies. I was pleasantly surprised to find that many candy companies are going gluten free. Of course anything chocolate is out because of the casein, but aside from that, things like dum-dums, skittles, gummies and jellybeans are all okay (you do have to read the label still to double check, but most of them say "gluten free" right on the packaging).
I called the activities committee chairman to see what exactly they would be giving the kids on Easter and was able to replace anything that they had that wasn't gluten free. I didn't even have to worry about the Easter eggs, because they didn't actually fill the eggs, but let the kids trade them in for a goodie bag. Korben's bag was set aside for him and he didn't even know the difference.
They also did an activity that involved tiny oreos, so I brought gluten free mini cookies for him and he wasn't bothered at all that his cookies were different.
The boys at the Ward Easter Party
After the party, I decided it would be fun to let the boys have their own egg hunt on our neighborhood playground. We invited our neighbors to join us and the kids had a ball locating the eggs and then eating the candy inside.
Our Own Egg Hunt
We finished off the night by coloring eggs. Logan wasn't interested, but Korben absolutely loved it (as you can see from his "Hulk Hands"). We even saved the eggs for 4 days so Daddy could see them when he got home. :D
Egg Coloring
I was grateful for Jake and Jess coming over to help out and have a fun Easter with the boys. Since Mike was gone, it could have really ended up being a lonely day, but instead ended up being really fun. And considering there wasn't any puking this year, I'd say it was a huge success!
but better late than never eh?
I was a little worried about Easter this year because of Korben's diet. I didn't know what candy he could have and if I would be able to let him attend the ward Easter Egg Hunt. I researched online, and found a great website that lists all the current gluten free candies. I was pleasantly surprised to find that many candy companies are going gluten free. Of course anything chocolate is out because of the casein, but aside from that, things like dum-dums, skittles, gummies and jellybeans are all okay (you do have to read the label still to double check, but most of them say "gluten free" right on the packaging).
I called the activities committee chairman to see what exactly they would be giving the kids on Easter and was able to replace anything that they had that wasn't gluten free. I didn't even have to worry about the Easter eggs, because they didn't actually fill the eggs, but let the kids trade them in for a goodie bag. Korben's bag was set aside for him and he didn't even know the difference.
They also did an activity that involved tiny oreos, so I brought gluten free mini cookies for him and he wasn't bothered at all that his cookies were different.
The boys at the Ward Easter Party
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Our Own Egg Hunt
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7 comments:
No puking is always a good thing. :) I'm glad you had a good Easter- especially since some family was able to be there with you. It looks like the kids had a great time!
So many things worked out for you - which you totally deserve doing it without Mike. I'm sure he missed being there too.
It would be totally stressful to me to worry about the gluten free stuff for activities like this but you seem to have it totally under control. How great that the ward would work with you on it and aren't you the coolest mom for putting together the neighborhood one as well!
Egg coloring looks like the perfect activity for Korben. Such a big smile in every picture! And I love the green hands!
and I love the collage of family pictures for your header - I'm totally going to copy you :) thanks for the hints!
Looks like so much fun! I like your new layout, too. I really should blog again...
You are so awesome to not let the diet go even for these kind of events, but to put in a bit more effort to find the right kind of candy and contact the ward. Instead of just not letting him have the fun all the other kids were having, he got to do it all and never realized how much you did so he could have his fun, stick with the diet, and not be singled out. You rock!
Thanks for the fun. We wasnt going to do anything. But thanks to Korben I too was able to have hulk hands and have fun with the egg hunt. Next year Kylee will be in the mix.
Isn't she a good mother girls? (movie line altered a bit but you get the point, right?) I think you're awesome for all the fun you have with your kids.
Changing out the candy thing reminded me of my friends in Virginia who's kids had allergies to milk, eggs and peanuts. She brought her own pancakes to the 4th of July breakfast. You're such a dedicated mom. I'm afraid I would have taken the lazy way out and not gone.
I love the Hulk Hand picture! lol I am continually amazed at the details you go through to have a positive experience with your boys. To plan ahead with another treat bag, candy, and cookies was really awesome. You are an awesome mom Kate and I thank you for your example as a mom to me. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and example! :)
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